Ten Chilled Indian Cocktails To Beat The Heat In Summer

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Who knew cocktails can be so interesting? Over the past few years, they have become quite popular among people who want to experiment with new and interesting drinks. The best thing is it can be customized to suit anyone's taste and therefore you can try infinite flavour combinations and spice it up with seasonal ingredients that are unique and fresh.

So, for people who are in love with delectable alcoholic beverages, these awesome chilled Indian cocktails will surely lift up your spirits and help you beat the heat this summer. With Indian ingredients taking the centre stage in recent years, let's shake things up a bit!

1. Indian Vodka Mojito

While a traditional mojito is made of lime juice, mint, white rum, sugar, and club soda and you can bring a twist to this cocktail by adding jal jeera to mix. If you want to spice it up more and make it extra Indian then add black pepper, cayenne, mint, ginger, mango powder and roasted cumin.

2. Tamarind Ginger Margarita

This citrusy-flavoured drink is sure to cool you off this summer and it is extremely simple to make. All you have to do is get the sweet and tart flavour balance right and you will crave more and more with each sip.

Tropical fruit with a sweet and tart flavour, Tamarind is tangy and lifts the flavour of your cocktail instantly. In this version of the margarita, you can add a combination of tamarind concentrate and ginger simple syrup to tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.

3. Boozy Mango Lassi

Mangoes and summer are a match made in heaven and what can be better than a creamy mango lassi with an alcohol punch?
Simple yet complex, this one can beat the summer heat in an instant. All you need is mango puree, yoghurt, kaffir lime syrup, buttermilk and lime juice. To make it interesting add some rum to the mix and your boozy summer drink is ready.

4. Nimbu Pani Mint Julep

Lemon Water or Nimbu Pani is something that all Indians are aware of because it is their go-to drink for summer. To pep up the citrusy flavour of lemon on a hot day, and make a unique cocktail out of it, you need is some mint leaves, a simple sugar, black/rock salt, and lime and to team up with bourbon and seltzer water. This fizzy goodness is something you will find hard to resist.

5. Indian Gin Cocktail

This one contains tons of Indian ingredients and gin, and even though it is simple to make, the flavours it creates are quite complex. You can easily get the ingredients from a local grocery store around you.

This blend comes with nutmeg, cinnamon syrup, lime juice, apple juice, and Jaisalmer, which is a brand of Indian gin. About eleven botanicals go into the mix which includes Darjeeling green tea leaves, lemon peel, orange and lemongrass.

6. Jaljeera Mojito

When you want something that is insanely delicious in your glass, then this is the go-to cocktail. It is extremely simple to make and adding a Jaljeera twist to the mojito will make all the difference in summer. Not only it will cool you down in the summer, but the interesting flavour will leave you baffled in a good way.

You can keep the premix in the fridge, and you will need salt, mint, ginger, cumin, coriander, tamarind, amchur (dried mango powder), and lemon juice.

7. Mango Mojito

A classic drink from Cuba, Mojito is slightly sweet, light and refreshing. When you want something that is super refreshing and goes down easy, then add a fruity spin to your cocktail. The bright orangish yellow hue makes it a fun summer drink.

For this, puree the fresh and ripe mangoes and you will get an aroma that is totally hypnotizing. Add rum, lime juice, sugar, club soda, and mint leaves to the mix and you are good to go.

8. Spiced Indian Hot Toddy

It is the Indian word 'Tadi' from which the word 'Toddy' has been generated, and the fermented drink is derived from the sap of a toddy palm. When liquor and spices were added by Brits to this drink, it became a classic cocktail.

This cocktail feels like a warm hug and all you need is ginger, brown sugar, water, lemon, bourbon and Indian spices (peppercorns, cardamom, clove, cinnamon powder, star anise).

9. Jaljeera Gin And Tonic

If you want something that is wickedly delicious this summer, then you need to try Jal Jeera Gin and Tonic for sure. This one has the power to transform a basic cocktail and you will be reminded of that with each sip. This will become your favourite tipple for sure.

To make this interesting cocktail, you need a mix of gin, lime juice, chaat masala, cumin-infused honey syrup, black salt, orange slices, and basil.

10. Mumbai Mule

When it is summer, you will love 'Mumbai Mule' over 'Moscow Mule' any day. This was is unique and the flavour profile it creates is class apart. This one is a delight for tastebuds and it is warming, soothing, tart and sweet- basically all in one.

To make this interesting cocktail, you need a blend of vodka, ginger and spice syrup. Also, to make it absolutely stunning you can further add coriander seed, cumin seed, cardamom pods, saffron threads, blonde cane sugar, fresh ginger root, lemon and boiling water.